Applications for condonation of delay in filing petitions to set aside abatement, with delays ranging from 977 days to 2,947 days.
Applications for substitution of heirs and legal representatives of deceased appellants in pending High Court appeals (RFA Nos. 9298, 9301, 9313, etc.).
Requests to set aside abatement orders affecting the deceased parties.
Findings & Observations
The Court held that the reasons provided justified condonation of delay in each interim application (IA).
Substitution of heirs and legal representatives was deemed appropriate and was permitted.
Where substitution and condonation were granted, the Court set aside the abatement.
Penalties / Settlements / Directions
No monetary penalties were imposed on any party.
Directions:
Delay in filing is condoned for each IA.
Heirs and legal representatives are permitted to appear in the respective High Court matters.
Cause titles shall be amended as directed.
Abatement orders are set aside where applicable.
Corrective Actions & Future Obligations
Parties must record the substituted heirs/legal representatives in the relevant High Court proceedings.
Amend cause titles in accordance with the Court’s order.
No further action required concerning the abatement after it is set aside.